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Dr. Jennifer Griggs
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NC Family's Family Policy Matters
Protecting Parents' Medical Rights in North Carolina (with Rep. Jennifer Balkcom)
This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Representative Jennifer Balkcom to discuss HB 519—Parents’ Medical Bill of Rights, a bill she sponsored that would affirm the rights of North Carolina parents to oversee the medical care of their children.
2025-06-16
15 min
The Dignity Lab
A Dose of Hope with Megan Albertson
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.Episode Resources:Dignity & Social Justice with Megan AlbertsonMegan Albertson on LinkedInExploring what it means to live and lead with dignity at work, in our families, in our communities, and in the world. What is dignity? How can we honor the dignity of others? And how can we repair and reclaim our dignity after harm? Tune in to hear stories about violations of dignity and ways in which we heal, forgive, and make choices about how we show up...
2025-03-18
02 min
Dare To Live Podcast
Cross Country Move to AVL
Special guest, Jennifer Powell. She is one strong widow. Contact Christine and Shelley find us on Instagram and Facebook @daretolivepodcast email us at daretolivepodcast@gmail.com leave a review at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dare-to-live-podcast/id1631180572 Produced by Duane Dyer https://www.crowntownrecords.com/Theme song "Crazy Women" by Jupiter Coyote (with permission) https://www.jupitercoyote.com/ Thanks for listening and happy podcasting!
2025-03-12
49 min
UNBOXED on Purpose
Your Dignity in Action
Where to watch: Favored by the Father Ministries on YouTubeYouTube: UNBOXED on Purpose Episode 57.3 Feb 13, 2025@favoredbythefatherministriesYour Dignity in ActionBarbara A. F. Brehon, hostDr. Jennifer Griggs, guestSummary: Jennifer Griggs grew up in a simple, loving home where she developed a deep love for reading and meaningful conversations. Encouraged by her parents, she pursued excellence and explored diverse perspectives in college. As a physician, Dr. Griggs finds purpose in caring for her patients but acknowledges the challenges of being fully present in...
2025-02-13
39 min
The Dignity Lab
The Dignity of Accountability with Michelle Bernabe
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this conversation, Michelle Bernabe shares her journey from being a Columbia-trained nurse to her experiences in psychiatric emergency rooms and prisons. She emphasizes the importance of dignity in healthcare, the need for accountability in relationships, and the implications of cancel culture. Michelle discusses how moral health is intertwined with physical health and the necessity of community for healing. She advocates for a contemplative approach to understanding one's role in accountability and the importance of learning these processes to foster healthier relationships...
2025-01-26
32 min
The Dignity Lab
Start Here: Dignity from Definition to Reclamation
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.This episode is for you if you want a comprehensive overview of dignity, exploring its definition, elements, and the impact of power dynamics on dignity violations. It’s for you if you’re a leader. It’s for you if you’ve been hurt, and who hasn’t? We discuss the vulnerability of dignity, how trauma and shame relate to dignity violations, and offer insights on reclaiming dignity after harm. We expand dignity to encompass “next level dignity,” broader implications of dignity for future gen...
2025-01-19
27 min
The Dignity Lab
Revisit: Dignity & Social Justice with Megan Albertson
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Griggs speaks with Megan Albertson, the director of the Jackson Care Hub in Jackson, Michigan. They discuss the work being done in Jackson to create a more just and equitable healthcare system. Megan emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing disparities in healthcare, as well as the need to move beyond charity and focus on systemic change. They also explore the role of love in the work and the ingredients needed for societal transformation. Overall, the conversation...
2025-01-12
42 min
The Dignity Lab
Bonus: Meditation - Calling Back Your Hawk
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this bonus episode of The Dignity Lab, join us for a guided visualization that takes you to the top of a mountain, where you’ll call back a hawk as a symbol of reclaiming your dignity. This sensory meditation is perfect for grounding yourself, finding perspective, and reconnecting with yourself and your inherent worth. Take a deep breath, settle in, and let this calming journey guide you toward renewed energy.TakeawaysThe hawk symbolizes re...
2025-01-06
09 min
The Dignity Lab
Dose of Dignity: Active, Deep, and Radical - The Dignity of Listening
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Jennifer explores the relationship between dignity and listening. She discusses various listening approaches, including active, deep, and radical listening, and highlights the importance of emotions and of empathy in communication. Jennifer identifies common empathy blockers that hinder effective listening and offers practical strategies to practice being a better listener. The episode concludes with an invitation to join an online event aimed at improving listening abilities in a supportive environment.Resources...
2025-01-05
18 min
The Dignity Lab
Dose of Dignity: The Weekly Meeting You Can't Miss
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this dose of dignity, Jennifer describes the purpose and important of having a weekly meeting with oneself to enhance self-awareness, personal growth, and effective time management. She discusses the benefits of self-reflection, including improved problem-solving skills and stress management. Jennifer provides practical tips on how to establish this meeting, including choosing a consistent time, creating a distraction-free environment, and asking insightful questions to guide the reflection process. Our website, www.thedignitylab.com, has a downloadable list of questions you can ask...
2024-12-29
10 min
The Dignity Lab
The Dignity of Craft with Natalie Chanin
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this conversation, Jennifer discusses the impact of the Victorian era and the Pre-Raphaelite movement on modern craft and dignity with designer Natalie Chanin. They explore the significance of hand craftsmanship, the relationship between dignity and work, and the need for a cultural shift in how we perceive and value craft in society. Chanin shares her journey of creating a sustainable fashion movement in Alabama, emphasizing the importance of community and environmental consciousness. She describes her own relationship with dignity.
2024-12-22
39 min
The Agri-Tourist, My Journey Back to Agriculture
A Mid Atlantic Agritourism Founder & CEO Connects People to Farms & Art
Send us a textToday I am chatting with Tracy Mitchell Griggs from AgVenturesUS. Tracy is the ultimate connector when it comes to everything agritourism. Growing up in south Jersey, Tracy developed a love of farmers veggies from local farmers markets. She also spent a lot of time on the eastern shore of Maryland where she enjoyed Chesapeake Bay Sailing adventures with her family. Tracy spent time in California exploring and expanding her culinary skills and later returned to the Mid Atlantic where she studied the global aquaculture industry. Throughout her career, agritourism has become a si...
2024-12-16
1h 07
The Dignity Lab
Dose of Dignity: Receiving Feedback with Dignity
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.This episode of the Dignity Lab focuses on how to receive feedback with dignity, exploring the physiological and emotional responses that occur when receiving critiques. Jennifer discusses the importance of understanding these reactions, especially for those who have experienced trauma, and offers practical strategies for responding to feedback in a constructive manner. The conversation emphasizes the need for a culture of open feedback in both personal and professional relationships, encouraging listeners to seek input regularly and maintain their dignity throughout the process.
2024-12-15
15 min
The Dignity Lab
Dose of Dignity: Giving Feedback with Dignity
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Jennifer discusses the importance of giving feedback through the lens of dignity. She explains how dignity relates to feedback, the preparation needed before giving feedback, and a structured process for delivering feedback that honors the dignity of all parties involved. The conversation also addresses challenging situations where feedback may not be effective and emphasizes the need for compassion and understanding in these scenarios.TakeawaysDignity is inherent and does not...
2024-12-08
15 min
The Dignity Lab
Dose of Dignity: The Dignity of Giving Thanks
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Jennifer explores the complex relationship between Thanksgiving and dignity, particularly in relation to Indigenous peoples. She discusses the true meaning of gratitude, differentiating between superficial forms of gratitude and a deeper, transformative practice that honors both ourselves and others. Through this exploration, she emphasizes the importance of recognizing genuine kindness and the full spectrum of human experience.TakeawaysThe modern Thanksgiving celebration often overlooks the dignity of Indigenous peoples.Gratitude...
2024-12-01
09 min
The Dignity Lab
Showing Up for Others
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this brief update, Vanessa Aron, Producer of The Dignity Lab, shares that host Dr. Jennifer Griggs is taking this week off to support a dear friend in need. Vanessa highlights the importance of practicing the compassion and care often discussed on the podcast. She encourages listeners to use this pause as an opportunity to check in with themselves or someone they care about, and to explore or revisit episodes of The Dignity Lab for inspiration and reflection.Takeaways:
2024-11-24
00 min
The Dignity Lab
The Dignity of Grief with Melissa Anne Rogers
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode of The Dignity Lab, Melissa Anne Rogers, an associate pastor and trained marriage and family therapist, shares her journey with grief, both personal and professional. Drawing from her experiences of losing her high school sweetheart and later her husband, she discusses how grief is fundamentally an expression of love rather than something to overcome. Rogers emphasizes the importance of giving grief its proper dignity, understanding its various forms, and recognizing it as a transformative lifelong journey rather than a...
2024-11-17
37 min
The Dignity Lab
Dignity & the US Election
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.Episode ResourcesBraiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, by Robin Wall KimmererFilled to be Emptied: The Path to Liberation for Privileged People, by Brandan J. RobertsonFor Her Own Good: 150 Years of the Experts’ Advice to Women, by Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre EnglishHow Not to Be Afraid: Seven Ways to Live When Everything Seems Terrifying, by Gareth HigginsRoom at the Table: A Leader's Guide to Advancing Health Equity and Justice, by Renée Branch Canady
2024-11-10
09 min
The Dignity Lab
Dose of Dignity: Gossiping with Dignity
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.This episode of The Dignity Lab explores the evolution and significance of gossip, from its origins as a term for spiritual kinship to its modern social functions. We explain the ways in which gossip can serve positive purposes like social bonding and norm enforcement while also examining when it becomes harmful through practices like case-building.Book Recommendation:Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah HarariTakeaways:The word "gossip"...
2024-11-03
13 min
The Dignity Lab
Distilled Dignity: Organizational Compassion with Rachel Thienprayoon
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this distilled episode from season 1 of The Dignity Lab, Dr. Rachel Thienprayoon and host Dr. Jennifer Griggs discuss the importance of compassion and dignity in the workplace. Dr. Thienprayoon explains the concept of suffering and how it can be mitigated through organizational compassion. Dr. Thienprayoon also highlights the impact of toxic behavior and the need for compassionate leadership that responds to bullying and other behaviors. She emphasizes the connection between compassion and dignity and the role of both in creating a...
2024-10-27
35 min
The Dignity Lab
Dignity in Disability with Tess Carichner
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.This episode of The Dignity Lab features an interview with Tess Carichner, a senior honors nursing student at the University of Michigan who is minoring in disability studies and global health. Tess is the founder of Disability Justice @ Michigan and lead editor of the anthology Accessing Disability Culture. Tess discusses her work in disability health equity and disability justice. She shares her personal experiences growing up in an inter-abled family and her perspective on disability as an identity. The conversation covers various...
2024-10-20
28 min
The Dignity Lab
Dose of Dignity: Dignity and the Imposter
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Jennifer explores the imposter phenomenon, a psychological pattern where individuals doubt their skills and fear being exposed as frauds. She discusses its origins, consequences, and offers strategies to overcome these feelings, emphasizing the importance of belonging, intellectual humility, radical acceptance, and recognizing one's whole self beyond accomplishments.TakeawaysThe imposter phenomenon affects up to 80% of people.It is a cognitive distortion rather than a mental health issue.The phenomenon can...
2024-10-13
17 min
The Dignity Lab
Dose of Dignity: Your Purpose - What, Why, & How?
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Jennifer explores the concept of purpose, addressing common objections and misconceptions. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's purpose as a guiding framework for life and leadership. Jennifer discusses what purpose is not, highlighting the distinction between purpose and career, and offers practical advice on how to identify personal purpose. The conversation concludes with a reminder that purpose can extend beyond work and the importance of revisiting it regularly.Episode Resources
2024-10-06
12 min
The Dignity Lab
Dignity Inside & Out with Mary Heinen McPherson
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.Mary Heinen McPherson, a survivor of domestic violence, shares her experiences with the injustices of the prison system and the role of art in reclaiming dignity. She advocates for incarcerated people and prison reform, using her own experiences to support formerly incarcerated individuals. Mary discusses the power of art, theater, and writing in healing and returning home. She emphasizes the importance of reclaiming dignity through advocacy, activism, and retelling one's own story. The conversation explores themes of justice, freedom, power, healing, and...
2024-10-03
36 min
The Dignity Lab
Self-Compassion in Action
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this brief update, Vanessa Aron steps in for host Jennifer Griggs, who is taking the week off to recover from an illness. Vanessa reminds us that even doctors need to take a break and practice self-compassion. She encourages listeners to embrace self-kindness and suggests using this time to catch up on past episodes or revisit favorites.Takeaways:Be kind and compassionate to yourself, especially during challenging times.Use this week as an opportunity to catch up...
2024-09-22
00 min
The Dignity Lab
Dose of Dignity: Core Values - Why & How
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode, Jennifer discusses the importance of core values and how they provide direction in decision-making and shaping one's life. She provides strategies for identifying core values, such as telling stories of peak experiences and thinking about people you admire. Jennifer also emphasizes the need to choose a limited number of core values and to nurture and revisit them regularly. She highlights the obstacles to living out core values, including a lack of clarity, lack of alignment with others, and external...
2024-09-15
10 min
The Dignity Lab
Dose of Dignity: Self-Compassion - What is it good for and how do you develop it?
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.Self-compassion is being open to and moved by one's own suffering, experiencing feelings of caring and kindness towards oneself, and taking an understanding, non-judgmental attitude towards one's inadequacies and failures. Self-compassion has three main components: self-kindness, recognizing our common humanity, and mindfulness. It reduces stress, anxiety, and depression, improves emotional resilience and coping skills, enhances motivation and personal growth, promotes healthier behaviors and well-being, and provides a more stable sense of worth. It increases our capacity for compassion towards others...
2024-09-08
15 min
ON THE MOVE: Transportation Sales & Marketing Success Stories
Building Trust and Recognition Through Podcasts with Trey Griggs
Curious about how to revolutionize your marketing strategy? Discover how to harness the power of podcasts in the transportation and logistics industry through our engaging conversation with Trey Griggs, Founder and CEO of BETA Consulting Group. We chat with Trey about his journey from journalism and radio to hosting successful podcasts like "Word on the Street" and "Iron Minds." Ever wondered what makes a podcast truly stand out? In our discussion, we break down the essential ingredients for creating a compelling podcast. Authenticity and genuine conversational flow are key. Whether it's a short, impactful episode or a...
2024-09-04
45 min
The Dignity Lab
Labor Day Revisit: Leading with Dignity with Donna Hicks
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.Welcome back to The Dignity Lab. This Labor Day, as we celebrate the dignity of work and workers, we’re replaying a vital conversation with Dr. Donna Hicks, an expert on the inherent value we all possess.Dr. Donna Hicks, an expert on dignity, discusses the concept of dignity and its role in conflicts. She defines dignity as our inherent value and worth as human beings and describes how vulnerable our dignity is to violations. Dr. Hicks describes her research on...
2024-09-01
50 min
The Dignity Lab
Promoting Yourself & Your Work with Dignity with Hannah McNaughton
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.Hannah McNaughton discusses the importance of creating a culture of joy and the impact of dignity in the workplace. She shares her personal journey of overcoming self-doubt and the influence of her upbringing in shaping her beliefs. Hannah emphasizes the need for self-respect and self-care as the foundation for giving dignity to others. She also explores the essential ingredients of joy in the workplace and the dangers of sacrificing oneself for the sake of others. Hannah highlights the importance of s...
2024-08-25
37 min
The Dignity Lab
Dose of Dignity: Holding Lightly
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode, Jennifer discusses the concept of non-attachment and provides practical strategies for releasing attachment to things that may hinder living and leading with joy and purpose. She identifies eight things to hold lightly, including the need for external validation, opinions of others, making other people happy, and limiting beliefs. Jennifer also shares strategies for cultivating acceptance, practicing gratitude, being mindful, and reflecting on attachments. She concludes by inviting listeners to join the Dignity Lab, a leadership mastermind, and encourages them...
2024-08-18
10 min
The Dignity Lab
Dose of Dignity: How can I be authentic if I don't feel safe?
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode, Jennifer explores the concept of authenticity and its relationship to vulnerability. She defines authenticity as living in accordance with our values and being committed to personal growth. Jennifer discusses the importance of clarity on our values and boundaries in order to be authentic. She also addresses the challenges of vulnerability in the workplace and offers strategies for creating a safe environment for vulnerability. The episode concludes with a call to reflect on our values and take steps to be...
2024-08-11
10 min
The Dignity Lab
Coffee with Jennifer and Vanessa: Season 2 Recap
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode of The Dignity Lab, host Dr. Jennifer Griggs and producer Vanessa Aron reflect on season 2's conversations, highlighting how dignity can be reclaimed through storytelling, community engagement, and embracing joy. They discuss insights from the seasons' guests, who shared experiences about maintaining dignity amidst systemic challenges. Jennifer and Vanessa emphasize the importance of redefining community inclusively and understanding the role of power dynamics in dignity work.The hosts also explore the transformative power of joy, play, and...
2024-08-04
29 min
The Dignity Lab
The Dignity of Purpose with Shawn Askinosie
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode of The Dignity Lab, Shawn Askinosie, founder and CEO of Askinosie Chocolate, shares the personal and poignant experiences that have shaped his commitment to ethical entrepreneurship.From his early legal career to creating a business that deeply respects its community of cocoa farmers, Shawn's journey illuminates the powerful interplay between personal history and professional purpose.Hosted by Dr. Jennifer Griggs, this episode explores how Shawn's childhood memories, pivotal life events, and philosophical insights into capitalism...
2024-07-28
44 min
The Dignity Lab
Dignity and Desiderata
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode, Dr. Griggs shares a reading of the impactful poem "Desiderata" by Max Ehrmann. This poem is a guide to living a life filled with dignity and peace, reminding us that we are all children of the universe, deserving respect and kindness.About the Author: This poem was written by Max Ehrmann, an American writer, poet, and lawyer. Throughout his career, Ehrmann demonstrated a deep concern for social issues, as evidenced by poems like "Complacent Women" (1918...
2024-07-21
09 min
The Dignity Lab
The Dignity of Choice with Danielle Kramer
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode of The Dignity Lab, Dr. Griggs engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Danielle Kramer, a board-certified clinical sexologist and expert on misogyny.Dr. Kramer delves into the complexities surrounding abortion care, reproductive autonomy, and the broader implications of bodily autonomy. They emphasize the importance of moving away from black-and-white debates and fostering nuanced discussions.The discussion also includes the critical role of bodily autonomy in reproductive rights and highlights the intersection of misogyny and...
2024-07-14
52 min
The Dignity Lab
Virtuous Organizations with Kim Cameron
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode of The Dignity Lab, Dr. Jennifer Griggs engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Kim Cameron, a leading expert in organizational behavior and management. Dr. Cameron, who co-founded the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan, delves into the concept of virtuous organizations and how they foster environments where individuals and teams can thrive.Dr. Cameron outlines the critical role of positive, virtuous leadership in creating workplaces that allow employees to flourish, irrespective of their...
2024-07-07
36 min
The Dignity Lab
Giving Voice with Mary Dixon-Woods
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode, Dr. Griggs interviews Dr. Mary Dixon-Woods, director of The Healthcare Improvement Studies Institute at the University of Cambridge. They discuss the critical importance of giving people a voice in healthcare settings and its impact on dignity and organizational culture.Dr. Dixon-Woods recounts her journey into healthcare improvement, emphasizing the value of interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based approaches. She explains how giving people voice allows for the expression of ideas, concerns, and contributions, fostering dignity.The episode...
2024-06-30
52 min
The Dignity Lab
Restorative Justice with Dan Green
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode, Dan Green, Assistant Director at the University of Michigan's Office of Student Conflict Resolution, delves into restorative justice principles and practices.Dan recounts his journey into restorative justice, emphasizing its balance of high support and accountability. He explains how it creates a platform for discussing harm and restoration among all parties. The episode covers the types of complaints his office handles, challenges in implementing restorative justice, and the significance of early harm intervention. Dan differentiates between retribution...
2024-06-23
57 min
The Dignity Lab
Love and Dignity in a Difficult World with Milton Anderson
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Griggs sits down with Milton Anderson to explore the themes of dignity, resilience, and the power of relationships.Milton shares his journey of maintaining dignity and equanimity in the face of adversity, the importance of building relationships across differences, and the insights he gained from working on a research project about pain management in cancer patients. The conversation delves into personal anecdotes, experiences of racism, and the significant role of faith and love in navigating...
2024-06-16
58 min
The Dignity Lab
Narrative Dignity with Sejal Shah
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode of The Dignity Lab, Dr. Jennifer Griggs interviews Sejal Shah, author of This is One Way to Dance and How to Make Your Mother Cry.Sejal and Jennifer discuss the concept of dignity and its importance in storytelling and personal healing. Sejal shares her experiences of reclaiming dignity after professional setbacks and how writing has been a pivotal tool in her journey. They also explore themes of invisibility, hypervisibility, and the healing power of dance....
2024-06-09
38 min
The Dignity Lab
Telling a Different Story with Gareth Higgins
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.The world is in a crisis of storytelling, with myths and narratives shaping our perception of reality.The Dignity Lab explores the impact of stories on dignity, kindness, and community. The conversation with Gareth Higgins delves into the power of storytelling, the scarcity narrative, and the practice of kindness and dignity in a competitive world. It also discusses nonviolent communication, the purpose of suffering, and the crisis of storytelling in today's world.This episode also delves into the...
2024-06-02
53 min
The Dignity Lab
Dignity Violated and Reclaimed with Jennifer and Vanessa
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Griggs and producer Vanessa Aron explore the ways we respond when our dignity is violated and how we can reclaim it. They discuss the physical, emotional, and behavioral reactions to dignity violations, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and naming these responses. Jennifer introduces the concepts of Mouse, Monster, and Island to describe different coping mechanisms.Vanessa and Jennifer reflect on their own experiences and stress the significance of compassionate companionship in overcoming shame and isolation...
2024-05-26
43 min
The Dignity Lab
The Dignity Lab: Meet the Team
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this bonus episode of The Dignity Lab, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the team that makes the podcast possible. The episode features introductions from the key members: Jennifer Griggs, podcast host; Vanessa Aron, podcast producer; Kaci Frenette, executive assistant; and Pete Carty, sound designer and editor. Each team member shares what excites them currently, their strategies for handling challenging days, and their current reads or listens.Vanessa talks about her role in guiding the podcast's direction and her...
2024-05-19
18 min
The Dignity Lab
The Dignity Lab: Season Bridge
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.Exploring what it means to live and lead with dignity at work, in our families, in our communities, and in the world. What is dignity? How can we honor the dignity of others? And how can we repair and reclaim our dignity after harm? Tune in to hear stories about violations of dignity and ways in which we heal, forgive, and make choices about how we show up in a chaotic and fractured world. Hosted by physician and coach Jennifer Griggs.
2024-05-12
02 min
The Dignity Lab
Dignity Puddles with Jennifer and Vanessa
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Griggs and Vanessa Aron discuss the key takeaways from the first season of the Dignity Lab podcast. They explore the complexity of dignity and how it is inherent in each of us. They also discuss the importance of naming and feeling dignity, and the relationship between leadership and honoring dignity. The conversation delves into the vulnerability of dignity, the role of emotions in recognizing violations of dignity, and the connection between love and dignity. The hosts share...
2024-05-05
26 min
The Dignity Lab
Contagious Dignity with Anese Cavanaugh
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Griggs interviews Anese Cavanaugh, CEO of Active Choices, about the importance of presence, the feminine and masculine energies in leadership, and the role of grief in healing. Anese shares her personal journey of choosing happiness and the power of being intentional and present in creating one's own happiness. They discuss the misconceptions around presence and the importance of self-care in leadership. They also explore the impact of busyness on dignity and the contagious nature of presence.
2024-04-28
1h 03
The Dignity Lab
A Circle of Dignity with Fred Coulter
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode of The Dignity Lab, Dr. Jennifer Griggs interviews Dr. Fred Coulter, an ordained minister and professor emeritus. They discuss the concept of dignity and its importance in their lives. Fred shares his journey of self-discovery and the role of dignity in his recovery from addiction.They also explore the power of vulnerability, belonging, and contentment. The conversation touches on the need for rituals to honor grief and the commodification of purpose in society.Overall, the...
2024-04-21
34 min
The Dignity Lab
Trauma, the Body, & Forgiveness with Jon-Paul deLange
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Griggs interviews Jon-Paul deLange, a high performance and radical forgiveness coach who works with veterans who have experienced trauma. They discuss trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), multi-generational trauma, failures in leadership, and forgiveness. Jon-Paul shares his personal experiences with trauma and the importance of recognizing and healing from it. They also explore the different types of forgiveness and the role of somatic experiencing in the healing process.Guest ContactWebsite...
2024-04-14
46 min
NC Family's Family Policy Matters
The Danger And Detachment Of Surrogacy (With Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) (Re-Air)
This week on Family Policy Matters, we are re-airing a show from June, 2020 where host Traci DeVette Griggs sits down again with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of The Ruth Institute to discuss the issue of surrogacy. Dr. Morse shares how surrogacy ignores the rights of the child, and often leads down a dangerous path to the commodification of both children and women.
2024-04-08
15 min
NC Family's Family Policy Matters
The Danger And Detachment Of Surrogacy (With Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse) (Re-Air)
This week on Family Policy Matters, we are re-airing a show from June, 2020 where host Traci DeVette Griggs sits down again with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of The Ruth Institute to discuss the issue of surrogacy. Dr. Morse shares how surrogacy ignores the rights of the child, and often leads down a dangerous path to the commodification of both children and women.
2024-04-08
15 min
The Dignity Lab
The Privilege of Leadership with Madelyn Yucht
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Dr. Jennifer Griggs interviews Madelyn Yucht, the founder and CEO of the Summit Executive Advisory Group. They discuss the privilege of leadership, the impact of leaders' behavior on their teams, and how leaders can improve and evolve. They emphasize the importance of treating people with dignity and respect, the need for self-awareness and mindfulness in leadership, and the role of self-care. They also explore the challenges of changing leadership styles and repairing relationships with team...
2024-04-07
44 min
The Dignity Lab
Dignity & Social Justice with Megan Albertson
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast.In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Griggs speaks with Megan Albertson, the director of the Jackson Care Hub in Jackson, Michigan. They discuss the work being done in Jackson to create a more just and equitable healthcare system. Megan emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing disparities in healthcare, as well as the need to move beyond charity and focus on systemic change. They also explore the role of love in the work and the ingredients needed for societal transformation. Overall, the conversation...
2024-03-31
43 min
Standing Out: A Podcast About Sales, Marketing and Leadership
Celebrating a Century of Community and Innovation: TMSA's 100th Anniversary and What Lies Ahead
With the Elevate Conference in New Orleans on the horizon, we give you an insider's view on the events that are shaping the world of transportation, sales, and marketing. The Transportation, Marketing & Sales Association is stitching together the fabric of our community with new initiatives designed to spark connections and ignite conversations. Learn more about how TMSA is creating avenues for members to learn, grow, and succeed together here on the Standing Out podcast with Jennifer Karpus-Romain. March 26th @ 2pm Central Time!A word about our sponsors: Sponsored by SPI Logistics. If you're looking for ba...
2024-03-26
33 min